Pleurospermum rivulorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivulorum
ID:
1220752
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) M.Hiroe
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Umbell. World : 747 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220090
Common Names
- Pleurospermum rivulorum
- Rivulorum Pleurospermum
- Rivulorum Pleurospermum Plant
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Pleurospermum rivulorum (also called the 'River Pleurospermum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to southwestern China, and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats at elevations of 2,500-4,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurospermum rivulorum is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurospermum rivulorum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and white stems.
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Pleurospermum rivulorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned once they reach a height of 5-7 cm.
Where to Find Pleurospermum rivulorum
Pleurospermum rivulorum can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Species in the Pleurospermum genus
Pleurospermum albimarginatum, Pleurospermum austriacum, Pleurospermum uralense, Pleurospermum microsciadium, Pleurospermum microphyllum, Pleurospermum aromaticum, Pleurospermum angelicoides, Pleurospermum simplex, Pleurospermum souliaei, Pleurospermum longicarpum, Pleurospermum rivulorum, Pleurospermum rotundatum, Pleurospermum longipetiolatum, Pleurospermum tripartitum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50002794: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Minosuke Hiroe (1914-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hiroe' in the authors string.